Struggling with UCAT Decision Making Venn diagram questions? 🤔 You’re not alone! This friendly guide breaks down how to visualise overlapping groups and do quick maths to crack these questions fast. From understanding common formats to step-by-step strategies (plus a few insider tips 👍), you’ll learn to tackle Venn diagram problems with confidence – boosting your UCAT score and your chances for medical or dental school success. Let’s dive in!

Probability questions in the UCAT Decision Making subtest can seem intimidating 😰, but they don’t have to be! This guide will demystify UCAT probability questions by breaking down the basic formula and showing you how to tackle calculations quickly and accurately. From understanding independent vs. dependent events to handling tricky “at least one” scenarios, you’ll learn simple techniques to boost your speed and confidence. Let’s turn these probability puzzles into scoring opportunities!

The Situational Judgement Test (SJT) is a unique part of the UCAT exam used for UK medical and dental school admissions. In this beginner-friendly guide, we explain what the UCAT SJT section entails, what skills it assesses, how the scoring bands work, and how to approach questions by applying core ethical principles. By thinking like a responsible healthcare professional – and not just a student – you can boost your SJT performance and strengthen your medical or dental school application. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to get started in UCAT Situational Judgement with confidence and clarity.

The Situational Judgement section of the UCAT can seem daunting – after all, how do you judge what’s “appropriate” or “important” in a complex scenario? 🤔 Fear not! This guide breaks down all the SJT question formats (Appropriateness, Importance, and the new drag-and-drop style) and shares simple strategies to tackle each one with confidence. By understanding the question types and applying key principles from medical ethics, you’ll be well on your way to acing the SJT section

The Situational Judgement Test (SJT) is a unique section of the UCAT exam that assesses your ethics and decision-making – crucial qualities for future doctors and dentists. In this friendly but in-depth guide, we demystify the UCAT SJT, explain why it’s so important for UK medical and dental school admissions, and share expert tips (in plain British English) to help you score highly. Read on to learn what the SJT involves, how it’s scored in Bands 1–4, and how to prepare effectively so you can face SJT questions with confidence.

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the UCAT doesn’t require advanced maths – just quick thinking with basic numbers. This in-depth guide explains what UCAT Quantitative Reasoning involves, why it’s crucial for aspiring medics and dentists, and shares expert tips (in plain GCSE-level English!) to help you conquer this high-scoring section with confidence.

Verbal Reasoning is often considered the trickiest part of the UCAT exam, but it doesn't have to hold you back. This blog demystifies the Verbal Reasoning subtest by explaining its format and common challenges. We also share proven tips and strategies to help you read faster, think critically, and boost your UCAT score.

The Decision Making subtest of the UCAT exam can be challenging for aspiring doctors and dentists. It assesses how well you can use logic, interpret information, and evaluate arguments – skills that are vital for medical and dental professionals. In this blog, we'll explain what the Decision Making section involves, why it matters, and how you can prepare effectively to achieve a top score.

The UCAT Situational Judgement Test can be challenging for many aspiring doctors and dentists. This comprehensive guide offers proven strategies to help you identify the key issues in each scenario, apply logical decision-making, and remain calm under pressure. Master these techniques to boost your chances of securing a top SJT band – and strengthen your medical or dental school application.

Preparing for the UCAT Situational Judgement Test (SJT)? 📚 Understanding the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ethical and professional guidelines is your secret weapon. This comprehensive guide breaks down the core principles from Good Medical Practice – the GMC’s rulebook for doctors – and shows how they underpin every scenario in the SJT. From putting patients first ❤️ to acting with integrity 🤝, we cover what you need to know (in plain UK English) to excel in the SJT and start your journey to medical or dental school on the right foot.

Situational Judgement is a unique part of the UCAT exam that evaluates how you handle real-life scenarios – it’s not about academic knowledge but about common sense and ethics. In this blog, we'll learn how to assess the appropriateness of responses in both clinical and educational scenarios using the UCAT’s four-point judgement scale, and go over essential techniques to tackle these questions with confidence.

Preparing for the UCAT Situational Judgement Test (SJT)? In this comprehensive guide, we focus on “Importance” questions – those tricky scenarios where you must rank factors from essential to irrelevant. Using ethical frameworks aligned with the General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines, we’ll show you how to tackle these questions confidently. By understanding what really matters in each situation (and what doesn’t), you can boost your SJT performance and impress UK medical and dental school admissions tutors.

The UCAT exam is undergoing significant changes in 2025. One subtest is being removed, timings are adjusted, and the scoring system is revamped. In this guide, we break down the new UCAT structure, explain what’s changing (and why), and offer tips to help you prepare confidently for the updated exam.

Facing the UCAT in 2026? This comprehensive guide breaks down each section – Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement – with proven strategies and friendly tips, all in one place. From speed-reading techniques to ethical scenario advice, we cover everything you need to boost your confidence and maximise your UCAT score.

If you're a sixth-form student in the UK applying to undergraduate medicine (or dentistry), you’ve probably asked yourself: “How many hours a day should I study for the UCAT?” The honest answer might surprise you. It’s not about cramming all day – it’s about smart, consistent preparation. In this guide, we break down realistic daily study hours (backed by official advice and top-scorer tips) and provide sample study schedules – including an 8-week UCAT study plan – to help you ace the UCAT without burning out.